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by Answerbag Staff on April 3rd, 2010

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Is a low libido normal?

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  • by Dr. Robert Petros on April 3rd, 2010

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    On One Hand: Libido Can Be Naturally Low

    Libido (sexual desire) varies from person to person, and it's different during each phase of life. There is no normal amount of sex; every person has her own specific sexual needs. In most instances, libido is highest in late adolescence and begins to decline slowly as a person ages.

    On the Other: Low Libido As a Symptom

    A loss of sexual desire can be indicative of underlying health problems. If a person who had a high sex drive suddenly loses his interest in sex, this could be cause for concern. Loss of sexual desire is a symptom of many diseases, such as depression, hormonal imbalances, exhaustion and cardiovascular disease. It may also be an adverse effect of many drugs, such as antidepressants, anti-hypertensives and alcoholic drinks.

    Bottom Line

    Low libido can be normal. If low libido isn't sudden in its onset, it can be a normal characteristic of a person. If the change in libido is sudden, it may be a symptom of an underlying health problem. In that situation, a medical professional should be consulted.

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    "An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology"J.Randy (2005)

    "Physiology" 5th Edtion By Berne,Levy, Koeppen and Stanton

    "Principles of Pharmacology" by David Golan, Armen Tashjian 2005

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